MV Wolfe Islander IV is a zero emission ferry serving between Kingston, Ontario and Wolfe Island in the Great Lakes. It replaces the ferry MV Wolfe Islander III and brings 50% more capacity.[1][2] Wolfe Islander IV was constructed alongside another ferry, Amherst Islander II, using the same zero emission technology and which will serve between Amherst Island and Millhaven, Ontario.[2]

Wolfe Islander IV was built at the Damen Galați shipyard in Romania. It was originally anticipated to be brought into full-time service in mid 2022, but faced several delays due in part to crew shortages and incomplete docking infrastructure.[3][4]

The ferry began full-time service August 17, 2024.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Zero-emission AMHERST ISLANDER II and WOLFE ISLANDER IV successfully completed". Shippax. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b Yakub, Mehanaz (21 September 2021). "Sister electric ferries now en route to Amherst Island and Wolfe Island". Electric Autonomy Canada. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  3. ^ "New electric ferries slated for Kingston region are on their way to Picton Terminals this week - Kingston". Globalnews.ca. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  4. ^ a b Legge, Jenna (July 26, 2024). "New Wolfe Island ferry to begin operations next month". CBC News. Retrieved August 19, 2024.